Valve Addresses New York Loot Box Lawsuit: "We Refuse To Do That"
Valve has publicly responded to a lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General, which claims that the company's loot box mechanics constitute illegal gambling. Valve denies these claims, arguing that loot boxes are akin to physical collectibles and that players are not required to engage with them. The company also stated it refuses to remove item transferability or implement invasive user data collection as demanded by the Attorney General.
- Entities
- Company: Valve
- Topic: In-game Purchases
- Company: New York Attorney General's Office
- Topic: Loot Boxes
- Game: Dota 2
- Game: Team Fortress 2
- Game: Counter-Strike 2
- Topic: Gambling
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